CHP officer charged with assaulting woman during traffic stop in Santa Clarita

"No woman should be detained in the middle of the night and punched in the face because an officer lost his temper," District Attorney Gascón said.

Man shot to death on 215 Freeway: CHP

California Highway Patrol is investigating after a man was shot and killed on the 215 Freeway in Moreno Valley on New Year's Eve.

Lancaster standoff suspect dead, baby rescued

A man who had been barricaded in his Lancaster home with an infant for hours after allegedly leading police on a high-speed pursuit is confirmed dead.

Calif. police captain dead after arrest in husband’s slaying

The body of a California Highway Patrol captain was found just days after a man was arrested in the shooting death of her husband in Kentucky, investigators said.

Good Samaritan helps CHP officer injured in crash

A hotel owner on a smoke break jumped into action and helped a California Highway Patrol officer who was injured during a crash in West Covina.

Man arrested in Corona road rage incident

CHP continues to encourage anyone who witnesses road rage behavior to call 911 and report the incident.

CHP officer hospitalized following crash involving suspected DUI driver on 22 Freeway

Krystal Amy Ramos is accused of driving under the influence when she slammed into the back of a patrol vehicle, injuring a CHP officer on the 22 Freeway in Garden Grove. Ramos was booked into the Orange County Jail on the charges of felony DUI and child endangerment.

Security efforts stepped up across California on Black Friday

The CHP is increasing its presence at shopping centers throughout the state and working with local law enforcement agencies to make arrests and heighten visibility.

5 killed in 2-car crash on PCH near Point Mugu in Ventura County

A fatal crash at Mugu Rock has shut down Pacific Coast Highway in both directions Sunday morning, according to CHP.

Big rig explodes into flames during police chase on 5 Freeway in LA County

The driver of a reportedly stolen big rig out of Kern County was taken into custody Thursday after leading California Highway Patrol on a slow-speed pursuit on the 5 Freeway near the Newhall area.

CHP: Over 600 DUI arrests in first 36 hours of Labor Day max enforcement

California Highway Patrol continues to make DUI arrests statewide as part of its Labor Day maximum enforcement period for the holiday weekend.

CHP in pursuit of driver in stolen car in SFV
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California Highway Patrol is in pursuit of a driver in a suspected stolen car making its way across the San Fernando Valley Sunday.